Louis Jordan - Number Ones

Title: Number Ones Artist: Louis Jordan Release Date: 7/19/2005 Label: Geffen Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPC: 602498627174 Genre: Jazz Styles: Early R&B, Urban Blues, Swing, Jump Blues, East Coast Blues, Regional Blues Moods: Campy, Humorous, Irreverent, Lively, Party/Celebratory, Amiable/Good-Natured, Brash, Carefree, Earthy, Energetic, Exuberant, Joyous, Rambunctious, Rollicking, Whimsical, Boisterous, Cheerful, Confrontational, Elegant, Fun, Gleeful, Greasy, Gritty, Happy, Playful, Silly, Witty Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. What's the Use of Gettin' Sober (When You Gonna Get Drunk Again)
2. Ration Blues
3. G.I. Jive
4. Mop! Mop! (aka Mop-Mop)
5. Caldonia
6. Buzz Me (aka Buzz Me Blues)
7. Don't Worry 'Bout That Mule
8. Stone Cold Dead in the Market
9. Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
10. Ain't That Just Like a Woman
11. Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens
12. Texas and Pacific
13. Jack, You're Dead!
14. Boogie Woogie Blue Plate
15. Run Joe
16. Beans and Corn Bread
17. Saturday Night Fish Fry, Pts. 1-2
18. Blue Light Boogie, Pts. 1-2

Year Type Label Catalog # 2005 CD Geffen 2789

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Number Ones is a fun sampling of 18 chart-toppers by Louis Jordan & His Tympany 5 recorded for Decca between 1942 and 1950. These songs dominated the Billboard r&b charts (or jukebox race charts as they were known then) between 1942 and 1950. Number Ones includes the original versions of such early r&b tracks as "Caldonia," "Beans and Corn Bread," "Saturday Night Fish Fry," "Buzz Me," "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens," and "Jack, You're Dead!" Granted, this was the prime era of Louis Jordan's jump blues hitmaking, but it isn't a good place to start for those unfamiliar with his joyous work. Unfortunately, timeless favorites like "Five Guys Named Moe," "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?," and "Let the Good Times Roll" have been excluded. The single-disc 1977 MCA compilation The Best of Louis Jordan still contains the best and most well-rounded selections. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide

Name Credits Aaron Izenhall Trumpet, Duet, Vocals Adam Abrams Production Coordination Al Morgan Bass Alex "Razz" Mitchell Drums Andy McKaie Compilation Producer Arnold Thomas Piano Bill Doggett Arranger, Piano Bill Jennings Guitar (Electric) Bob Bushnell Bass Bob Mitchell Trumpet Carl Hogan Guitar (Electric) Colin Escott Photography Dallas Bartley Bass Doug Schwartz Digital Remastering Eddie Byrd Drums Eddie Johnson's Crackerjacks Sax (Tenor) Eddie Roane Trumpet, Vocals Freddie Simon Sax (Tenor) Gene Sculatti Liner Notes Harold Mitchell Trumpet Harry Dial's Blusicians Maracas James "Ham" Jackson Guitar (Electric) James Wright Sax (Tenor) Jesse "Po" Simpkins Bass Joe Morris Drums Josh Jackson Sax (Tenor) Leonard Graham Trumpet Louis Jordan Sax (Alto), Vocals, Sax (Tenor) Milt Gabler A&R, Producer Ramon Galbert Product Manager Rebecca Meek Design Rossiere "Shadow" Wilson Drums Ryan Null Photo Coordination Vic Lourie Clavecin Walter Martin Drums Wild Bill Davis Piano, Arranger William Austin Piano William K. "Billy" Hadnott Bass Wilmore Slick Jones Drums